There's an old tried and true axiom in fly fishing. Essentially it says, "Neatly tied flies catch fishermen but scruffy flies catch fish."
In my humble opinion, truer words have never been spoken.…
When it comes to freshwater angling, weeds play an extremely important role in the livelihood of a fish. They provide shelter, oxygen, ambush points, and a smorgasbord of baitfish — more than enough…
After a successful memorial weekend on the local rivers I frequent, I can't help but think of a special nymphing technique that could change how some fly anglers approach small streams. Understanding…
Summer's arrival will bring more than just warmer water temperatures. By now submerged weeds will be developed enough to serve as a significant draw to not only larger gamefish, but panfish as well.…
If I were to wax mystically poetic when it comes to the pursuit of the Atlantic permit, perhaps I could postulate a three cornered piece of the world that would include the Bahamas, Miami to the…
Cats aren't the only predators who like to prey on mice. Bass, pike and trout will also gladly attack and wolf down these furry little rodents. And even though they are terrestrial creatures by…
Pros4-1Source's Keith Worrall talks Spring Crappies in the Northwoods.
Springtime brings blooms to the Lilacs in the upper Midwest and Trilliums in the far North, and to the northern Crappie angler…
When I first started tying flies, I tied bucktails. That's fairly standard for most of us because bucktails are relatively uncomplicated and inexpensive to tie.
When I gained competence tying those…
Nymphing is a fun and productive method for catching trout in general, but with steelhead, this special technique can be one of the most effective ways to hook up consistently. Learning how to…
Although the Northern Midwest is known for countless miles of pristine trout streams and lakes, every year anglers are discovering how fun and exciting spring pike fishing can be. Fly anglers need…
BASSIN' IS BIG IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN by JD Pate
Head across the Pacific to explore the subculture of bass fishing that's grown up around ancient Lake Biwa, where the explosion of a largemouth…
If I had to choose one style of bait that consistently provokes heart-stopping excitement, thunderous thrills and a fair share of big bass to boot, it would be no other than a topwater lure. There's…
